Birmingham, United Kingdom - July 31: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona during the during the pre-season friendly match between Birmingham City and FC Barcelona at St Andrew’s at Knighthead Park on July 31, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
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Marc Casado has left Barcelona for a season-long loan at Deportivo and admits it’s tough to leave the Camp Nou.
The 22-year-old had been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona but did not manage to complete a transfer away from the club until deadline-day.
Casado has been quizzed about the transfer after being met at the airport by reporters and answered “You never know” when asked about a possible return to Barcelona.
He was also asked if he was upset to be leaving and replied: “Taking a year off from playing at Barça is tough, but I’m excited. I’m not leaving upset; I’ve already talked it over with the club, and we all have things to improve.”
Casado will now spend the season in Galicia and says Deportivo, who are back in La Liga this season, are “building a really solid project, with a lot of drive.”
Deportivo have opened up their campaign with two draws and a victory and are back in action on Saturday against Villarreal.